Hello & Happy Wednesday everyone!
I've got my weekly Holiday Challenge card
ready to go and share with you -
ready to go and share with you -
As most of you already know... I went to
a Holiday Card Class about 2 weeks ago
and we made about 8 or 9 holiday cards -
I'm not sure where the designs came from
so I can't give credit to whoever designed them
but I will say I altered them to work for me -
My friend made them as kits for everyone to make
and made them fairly simple to create because she
has a lot of friends who prefer basic, simple card designs
and I do too, to some extent, but the cards needed
something more for me - So I'll show you the card
she made and then the one I Altered to work for me ---
a Holiday Card Class about 2 weeks ago
and we made about 8 or 9 holiday cards -
I'm not sure where the designs came from
so I can't give credit to whoever designed them
but I will say I altered them to work for me -
My friend made them as kits for everyone to make
and made them fairly simple to create because she
has a lot of friends who prefer basic, simple card designs
and I do too, to some extent, but the cards needed
something more for me - So I'll show you the card
she made and then the one I Altered to work for me ---
Here is her card design that I had to create --
Sorry about the glare - I took the photo's of each card in their
cellophane bags -- Now let me start by saying this
card is cute but way too plain for me....
I'm not a huge fan of white on white.... It looks beautiful
with some designs... and the embossing is great...
So this is what I created with the pieces ---
First, I changed the cardbase to Red - Right there made a huge
difference with a little more color! Then I wanted FUN
Pattern papers to be my presents (like Wrapping Paper)
so I used some patterns from Doodlebug Designs --
And since my patterns had red, green, & White in them,
I chose to go with some Candy Cane Trendy Twine
for my bows and triple bow tie them! I also changed the
sentiment to something fun and green to flow with my card -
and of course I used a stitched rectangle die for a clean border!
I honestly think my card is like night & day with her card...
Since it's November 1st & I realize how close
Christmas is - I thought I would start to have some giveaways
for you - I actually have a bad memory sometimes and order
an item, get it in, and then forget I ordered it! So then, I re-order it
only to realize I have it already! UGH!! Soooo, I thought
I would start giving away my "Extras" that I don't need!
Up for grabs today is this AWESOME
(Winter Trees Die set) from MFT
All you have to do too win it -
is be a follower & leave me a comment
That's it - Super Simple!!!
I'll pick a winner from Random.org
next Tuesday night (Nov.7th) and announce the winner
on Wednesday Nov. 8th
Well... I've got more to share with you - But for now
I hope you ALL Have a Fabulous DAY!
Big HUGS!!!
Theresa
19 comments:
I'd love to win those tree dies! I've been following you a long time and really enjoy your cards.
Theresa, your card is awesome and I love how simple it is but it really pops! Great way to use scraps too!
Wow, your card is so gorgeous!! It made such a difference to add color!! the papers you used are beautiful!! Love it, my friend!! I too, am guilty of buying the same die or stamp set, so I made a master list and I try to add to it every time I buy something new. It's helped me so much!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
So pretty - love your colorful presents! (Yeah, so I have duplicates, too. Darn!)
Your card is absolutely stunning! I just love the papers you sed and the twine accent looks amazing! I love your take on the design, I'm all about bright and cheery so naturally I prefer your card style! I know what you mean about buying duplicate products, hehe, you must have really loved that gorgeous die!
Your card is beautiful! I love the extra pop of colour too!!
Love what you did with your card, thanks for sharing.
Your card carries a lot more punch than the original. I love the bright colors and the fun sentiment, but what really floats my boat are those triple bows!! Such a small touch, but so creative and I wouldn't have thought of it myself! :)
Evelyn
WOW adding the pattern paper to the presents made all the card more fective. I absolutly loe it.
I really like your version of the card...pretty pattern paper and I love the twine bows!
Your version is awesome!! Love it!!! I need to start some more giveaways on my blog too .... thanks for a great idea!!
Your card is fantastic and much more appealing to me than the plain one. I love the idea and am definitely going to try it. Thanks for sharing and also thanks for a chance to win.
Both cards are fabulous! I am with you though, not so much a fan of all white on white... in some cases yes... elegant cards perhaps.. not holiday though. Your card is so awesome! I love the beautiful pattern papers that you used and bringing in those traditional colors is just fantastic! Love it!
Have a great weekend my friend!
Hugs,
JO
Love your card!! Pretty packages and I love the papers you used!
Great card! I agree I like some color too. Love the “wrapping paper “ you chose and the red base makes it all pop!
Both cards are beautiful.
I have tried the white on white and as much as I love the look, I can't seem to get it to look good.
What a gorgeous cards, Theresa!! I love them both!!! Have a great day my friend!!
Gerda
Both cards are gorgeous!! I love the pretty twine !I love all of your holiday cards!!
Have a wonderful day,
Migdalia
Crafting With Creative M
Super cute! Love your colorful version!
Post a Comment